Governance elections

The University of Wollongong values the participation of both staff and students in its decision making. Each year, the University hosts elections for a number of staff and student positions on governance bodies to ensure that all perspectives are considered.

The Annual General Election period is held from September to October and elections take place as required depending on the regulations governing each individual body and position. A Returning Officer is appointed to oversee the conduct of each election.

If a representative position is vacated before the end of its appointed term, a Casual Vacancy is created. An election to fill a Casual Vacancy may occur outside of the Annual General Election period.

Current elections

Elections for an Academic Staff Member and one Non-Academic Staff Member on University Council

The University Council is responsible for the strategic and policy decisions which determine and guide the University’s governance and development.

The Council is chaired by the Chancellor and comprises 17 members including ministerial appointees, Council appointees and elected members of the University's staff, and students.

Refer to the University Council page for more information regarding the membership, role, functions, schedule, and business of the University Council.

Positions available

  • 1 x Academic Staff member position
  • 1 x Non-Academic Staff Member

All positions are for two-year terms commencing in January 2024.

The Returning Officer for University Council elections is the Secretary to Council.

Key dates

  • Nominations open: 5 September 2023
  • Nominations close: 19 September 2023. N.B. Academic Staff Member to University Council nominations extended until 5 pm, 26 September 2023.
  • Polling open (if required): 3 October 2023
  • Polling close (if required): 17 October 2023
  • Declaration of results: 24 October 2023

Election results

Key election documents

Elections for Student Representative Members on Academic Senate

Academic Senate is the peak body for advising the University Council and the Vice-Chancellor on academic matters and broad issues affecting academic excellence at the University.

As a student member of the Academic Senate you will learn about how complex organisations make decisions, and how to work with others to understand problems and develop new solutions. This is a great opportunity to develop skills for your career outside the University and gain UOWx recognition

Refer to the Academic Senate page for information regarding the membership, schedule and business of the Academic Senate.

Positions available

  • 2 x Undergraduate Student Members
  • 1 x Postgraduate Student Member
  • 1 x Onshore International Student Member

All positions are for two-year terms commencing in January 2024.

The Returning Officer for Academic Senate elections is the Interim Senior Manager, Governance and Policy Division.

Key dates

  • Nominations open: 5 September 2023
  • Nominations close: 19 September 2023
  • Polling open (if required): 3 October 2023
  • Polling close (if required): 17 October 2023
  • Declaration of results: 24 October 2023

Elections results

Key election documents

Elections of Academic Senate Member Representatives to other Committees

Nominations are now open for Academic Senate members to stand for and vote in elections of Academic Senate members to other committees for the term 8 November 2023 to 30 June 2025 for the positions below.

Positions available

  • Academic Senate Representative on the University Education Committee (UEC)
  • Academic Senate Representative on the University Internationalisation Committee (UIC)

Key dates

  • Nominations open: 19 October 2023
  • Nominations close: 1 November 2023
  • Polling open (if required) at Academic Senate: 8 November 2023
  • Declaration of results: 8 November 2023

Key election documents

Further information

Current elections

The Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is a student council of elected members representing the undergraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.

Refer to the WUSA page for more information regarding the membership, schedule and business of WUSA.

Elections for the seven NUS Representative positions will run during the same period. NUS positions are for a one-year term commencing January 2024.

Positions available

WUSA Annual General Elections are being held for all council positions for a one-year term commencing in December 2023.

Council positions: 

  • President
  • General Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Education Officer / Assistant Secretary
  • Disabilities Representative
  • Tertangala Coordinator
  • Women's Representative
  • Environment Representative
  • International Students Representative
  • Welfare Coordinator
  • Ethno-Cultural Representative
  • 5 x General Representatives

Elections for the seven NUS Representative positions will run during the same period. NUS positions are for a one-year term commencing January 2024.

Elections results

Key dates

  • Nominations open: 5 September 2023
  • Nominations close: 19 September 2023
  • Polling open (if required): 4 October 2023
  • Polling close (if required): 6 October 2023
  • Declaration of results: 18 October 2023

Key election documents

Current election

The Wollongong University Postgraduate Association (WUPA) is a student council of elected members representing the postgraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW. 

Refer to the WUPA page for more information regarding the membership, schedule and business of WUPA.

Positions available

WUPA Annual General Elections are being held for all council positions for a one-year term commencing in January 2024

Council positions: 

  • President
  • Vice-President (Research)
  • Vice-President (Coursework)
  • Secretary-Treasurer
  • Women’s Officer
  • International Students’ Officer
  • Koori Officer
  • Events Officer
  • Media Officer
  • Honours Student Officer
  • External Students Officer
  • 3 x General Representatives

Key dates

  • Meet the WUPA elections candidates (external site)
  • Nominations open: 5 September 2023
  • Nominations close: 19 September 2023
  • Polling open (if required): 4 October 2023
  • Polling close (if required): 6 October 2023
  • Declaration of results: 18 October 2023

Elections results

Key election documents

Current election

Campus student representatives represent students at the regional and metropolitan campuses and raise issues of concern while sitting on the Student Advisory Council.

Elections are being held for Regional and Metropolitan Campus Student Representatives for two-year terms commencing in January 2024. Election details will be provided in documents below as they become available.

The Returning Officer for Campus Student Representative elections is the Interim Senior Manager, Governance and Policy Division.

Key dates

  • Nominations open: 5 September 2023
  • Nominations close: extended to 5 pm, 26 September 2023.
  • Polling open (if required): 3 October 2023
  • Polling close (if required): 17 October 2023
  • Declaration of results: 24 October 2023

Key election documents

About our campuses

Current election

Faculty student representatives participate in faculty governance activities and represent students while sitting on the Student Advisory Council.

Elections are being held for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and On-shore International Student Representatives on faculty committees for two-year terms commencing in January 2024. Election details will be provided in documents below as they become available.

The Returning Officer for Faculty Student Representative elections is the Interim Senior Manager, Governance and Policy Division.

Key dates

  • Nominations open: 5 September 2023
  • Nominations close: extended to 5 pm, 26 September 2023.
  • Polling open (if required): 3 October 2023
    Polling close (if required): 17 October 2023
  • Declaration of results: 24 October 2023

Elections results

Key election documents

About our faculties